When is Black Consciousness Day in Brazil?
16 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as November 20 begins (São Paulo time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Black Consciousness Day · Friday, November 20, 2026 · Counted from today, November 4, in São Paulo
- This year
- Friday, November 20, 2026
- Next year
- Saturday, November 20, 2027
- Last year
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
Black Consciousness Day is on a Friday this year: a three-day weekend, November 20 to 22.
- weeks, 2 days
- 2
- weekends
- 2
- Fridays
- 3
- sleeps
- 16
- working days
- 11
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in Brazil.
About Black Consciousness Day
Honors Zumbi dos Palmares, leader of the Palmares settlement of people who escaped slavery, killed on November 20, 1695, and celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture. It has been a national holiday since 2024.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
November 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
November 20, 2026
About November 20, 2026
- Weekday
- Friday
- Day of the year
- 324 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 41
- Week number
- 47 of 2026
- Quarter
- Q4
- Days in November
- 30
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → November 20, 2026
- November 2026
- 16 days
Dates around Black Consciousness Day
| Date | Occasion | From Black Consciousness Day |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | 18 days before |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Republic Proclamation Day | 5 days before |
Black Consciousness Day, 2025 to 2034
Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra (Black Consciousness Day). When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2026 | Fri, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2027 | Sat, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2028 | Mon, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2029 | Tue, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2030 | Wed, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2031 | Thu, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2032 | Sat, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2033 | Sun, Nov 20 | Same day |
| 2034 | Mon, Nov 20 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
Black Consciousness Day falls on November 20.
Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra (Black Consciousness Day). The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, November 20, 2026 is 16 days away. The span contains 12 weekdays and 4 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Black Consciousness Day itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Black Consciousness Day, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Black Consciousness Day.
Is Black Consciousness Day a public holiday in Brazil?
Yes. Black Consciousness Day is a national public holiday in Brazil.